Famous people and celebrities who died on November 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 28. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1680 Athanasius Kircher

  German jesuit scholar and polymath, who published over 40 major works in the areas of oriental studies, geology and medicine.

• 1934 Everett Ruess

  An enigmatic American artist and adventurer who mysteriously disappeared in the Utah wilderness at age 20, becoming a legendary figure in...

• 1947 Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque

  Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque was a prominent French military leader during World War II, renowned for his crucial role in the liberation...

• 1947 Jacques-Philippe Leclerc

  Jacques-Philippe Leclerc was a distinguished French military officer who served with valor in Morocco and during World War II, ultimately...

• 1954 Enrico Fermi

  Italian-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1954).

• 1960 Richard Wright

  Richard Wright was a founding member and keyboardist of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, contributing significantly to their unique sound...

• 1976 Rosalind Russell

  Rosalind Russell was an acclaimed American actress, best known for her roles in film, television, and theater from the 1930s to the 1970s. Renowned for her sharp wit and versatility, Russell starred in numerous comedies and dramas, earning multiple accolades throughout her career. [bio]

• 1985 Fernand Braudel

  Renowned French historian and key figure of the Annales School, who revolutionized historical research by emphasizing long-term social...

• 1992 Sidney Nolan

  Prominent Australian artist celebrated for his innovative landscape paintings and iconic Ned Kelly series, which revolutionized Australian...

• 1993 Garry Moore

  Garry Moore was a prominent American entertainer, game show host, and comedian, widely known for his genial on-screen presence and for hosting several successful television shows from the 1940s through the 1960s. [bio]

• 1993 Kenneth Connor

  Kenneth Connor was an English actor best remembered for his roles in the popular 'Carry On' film series. His career spanned theatre, television, and film, where he became a familiar comedic presence in British popular culture. [bio]

• 1994 Jeffrey Dahmer

  Jeffrey Dahmer was a notorious American serial killer who murdered and dismembered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991.

• 1994 Jerry Rubin

  Prominent 1960s counterculture activist and Yippie leader who was a key figure in the anti-war movement.

• 1997 Georges Marchal

  Georges Marchal was a French actor best known for his roles in mid-20th-century French and international cinema, frequently collaborating with prominent directors and starring opposite some of Europe's most celebrated actresses. [bio]

• 2001 William Reid

  Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist, founding member of the influential alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain.

• 2005 Marc Lawrence

  Marc Lawrence was a prolific American character actor known for playing tough, menacing roles in numerous films during Hollywood's golden...

• 2008 Sandeep Unnikrishnan

  Indian soldier who was martyred during the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, remembered as a national hero.

• 2009 Gilles Carle

  Prominent Canadian film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Quebec cinema.

• 2010 Leslie Nielsen

  Leslie Nielsen was a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and producer, best known for his deadpan delivery in numerous parody films such as 'Airplane!' and the 'Naked Gun' series. [bio]

• 2010 Samuel Cohen

  Renowned physicist who played a critical role in developing the neutron bomb, a controversial tactical nuclear weapon designed to minimize...

• 2011 Lloyd J. Old

  Lloyd J. Old was a pioneering American immunologist who made significant contributions to cancer immunology and understanding the immune...

• 2012 Zig Ziglar

  Renowned American motivational speaker, salesman, author, and corporate trainer who significantly influenced the self-help and business...

• 2014 Chespirito

  Famous Mexican comedian, actor, writer, and director known professionally as 'Chespirito', creator of iconic Latin American comedy...

• 2016 David Lee

  David Lee was a renowned Nobel Prize-winning physicist who made groundbreaking discoveries in superfluidity, significantly advancing our...

• 2020 David Prowse

  David Prowse was an English bodybuilder, weightlifter, and actor, best known for physically portraying Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. Although his face never appeared on screen as Vader (the character was voiced by James Earl Jones), Prowse's imposing stature was instrumental in bringing the iconic villain to life. [bio]

• 2021 Virgil Abloh

  Groundbreaking African American fashion designer who revolutionized streetwear and luxury fashion as the artistic director of Louis...

• 2023 Charlie Munger

  Legendary investor, business partner of Warren Buffett, and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway who significantly influenced modern...